Andrew Garza
MBA admissions consultant and Stanford MBA former Bain consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business (Class of 2013) |
Andrew Garza is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top business schools. He earned his own MBA at Stanford in 2013 and worked as a consultant at Bain & Company. He has also co-founded two start-ups, a Nigerian health-tech company and an education nonprofit in Ghana. He has guided 5 applicants into top MBA programs. He has deep experience with applicants from West and East Africa and with people from non-traditional professional backgrounds.
What Andrew helps with
Andrew helps applicants plan and build strong MBA applications. He also supports people who want careers in consulting.
- Application strategy for MBA programs
- Editing MBA applications
- Choosing schools that fit your background
- Building a clear story about your potential
- Applying from West or East Africa
- Applying with a non-traditional professional background
- Preparing for careers in consulting
Who Andrew works with
Andrew works with MBA applicants aiming for top programs. He has particular depth with applicants from West and East Africa. He also works with people from non-traditional professional backgrounds. Many of his clients want to have a positive impact in the world.
How Andrew works
Andrew starts with a close look at your background. Next, he explores which schools fit you best. Then he works with you on a tailored plan to build the strongest application possible. Support covers application strategy and editing.
Background and qualifications
Andrew started his career by co-founding Titagya Schools, a nonprofit that runs 5 kindergartens in Northern Ghana and trains teachers with the Ghanaian Government. He then earned his MBA at Stanford GSB in 2013 and worked as a Bain & Company consultant for 2 years. He later co-founded Lifestores Healthcare in Nigeria, where he is CEO. The company grew to $3M ARR. He has also invested in start-ups and mentored with Google for Startups.
Andrew Garza pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- 5+ hour coaching package
Andrew Garza reviews
Andrew Garza has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A Stanford MBA and former Bain consultant who has built companies in Africa and works closely with applicants from West and East Africa.
Best for MBA applicants from Africa or non-traditional backgrounds who want to target top programs or consulting careers.
Common questions
How much does Andrew Garza charge?
Coaching with Andrew runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Andrew from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andrew Garza help with?
Andrew Garza helps with application strategy for MBA programs, editing MBA applications, choosing schools that fit your background and building a clear story about your potential.
Does Andrew Garza have reviews?
Andrew Garza has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Andrew Garza certified?
Andrew Garza lists: MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business (Class of 2013).
Does Andrew Garza work with applicants from Africa?
Yes. He has particular depth of experience with applicants from West and East Africa.
Does Andrew work with people from non-traditional backgrounds?
Yes. He has particular experience with applicants from non-traditional professional backgrounds.
How do I contact Andrew Garza?
Send Andrew a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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